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New Delhi, Updated on Nov 4, 2025 15:57 IST

According to the data released, CAT registration has dropped this year by 34,000 from last year. Check details.

Number of candidates register for CAT 2025

Number of candidates register for CAT 2025

CAT 2025 registration has seemed to have dipped this year. As per the data revealed by IIM Kozhikode, about 2.95 lakh candidates seem to have applied for the exam. In a notification released today, it said, β€œadmit cards of 2.95 lakh eligible candidates have been generated and can be downloaded only from CAT website using CAT application login ID and password between November 12 to November 30.”

This means that the number of eligible applicants in 2.95 lakh. Last year, the number of application received for CAT was 3.29 lakh. This shows a stark drop in the number of applications for the national level MBA entrance exam since 2022. In that year, the number of CAT applicants was 2.55 lakh. In 2023, the number of applications increased to 3.30 lakh and in 2024 the number was 3.29 lakh.

Number of CAT applicants in past 10 years

CAT application has steadily risen in the past 10 years. In 2023 and 2024 it recorded the highest spike. However, this year it has dipped again.

CAT Year

Number of Applications

CAT 2025

2.95 lakh

CAT 2024

3.29 lakh

CAT 2023

3.30 lakh

CAT 2022

2.55 lakh

CAT 2021

2.31 lakh

CAT 2020

2.30 lakh

CAT 2019

2.44 lakh

CAT 2028

2.40 lakh

CAT 2017

2.31 lakh

CAT 2016

2.32 lakh

CAT 2015

2.19 lakh

CAT 2025 exam will be held on November 30, 2025. Admit card for the same was scheduled to be released on November 5 but has been postponed to November 12, 2025. The CAT 2025 admit card will be available for download through login till exam day.

Q: Β  Where can I fill CAT 2025 application form?
A:

Candidates can fill the CAT form and pay the application fee online by creating a log ID. The CAT 2025 registration cum application process is online and candidates can apply by paying the requisite fee. Given below is the brief description of how to fill the CAT application form:

Step 1. Go to iimcat. ac. in website

Step 2. Click on 'new registration' 

Step3. Enter name, date of birth, nationality, country, phone number and email ID 

Step 4. Click on submit and use OTP received to generate CAT ID

Step 5. The ID and password will be shared in email

Step 6. Use the CAT ID and password to login and fill the application form

Step 7. In the application form, fill personal details, academic details, work experience, test city preference, courses and Iims.

Step 8. Upload recent passport size photo and signature

Step 9. Pay application fee via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI wallet to complete the form submission process.

Q: Β  Can I edit my CAT application form after submission?
A:
Once the CAT application form is submitted, candidates are not allowed to make changes in it. In case, you've made errors, you need to fill a fresh CAT application form and pay the fees again. However, editing of certain fields such as photo, signature and test city preference is allowed during form correction process which starts 2-3 days after the CAT registration process concludes. The form correction window is opened for 3-4 days during which candidates can edit only these three fields. If they have made a mistake in any other field, they cannot edit it. No request for changes is accepted by the examination authorities. Thus, it is very important to fill the CAT application form correctly with valid details. Candidates must keep the important documents such as Aadhaar card, class 10, class 12, graduation certificates, birth Certificate address proof, work experience documents, etc. To cross check the information while filling the form. They must also be very careful in selecting Iims and courses as they will be eligible for only those Iims and courses which they shall have selected in the CAT form.
Q: Β  Which documents are required for filling CAT application form?
A:

Candidates need the following documents while filling the CAT application form:

  • A recent passport size photo (color against white background)
  • Scanned signature with black pen on white paper
  • Any photo ID card like PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport 
  • Class 10 marksheet 
  • Class 12 marksheet 
  • Graduation marksheet 
  • Permanent address proof 
  • Work experience documents Reserved category students need to upload Category Certificate along with the CAT application form. The Certificate is available on the CAT website. Candidates can download, fill it, get it attested by competent authority and upload it as PDF with the CAT application form. 
  • The PwD category students also have to fill the PwD form and Scribe affidavit along with the exam application form. This is necessary for getting scribe facility and PwD facility at the test centre. The CAT application form is same for students from all categories. Those belonging to a particular category (SC/ST/PwD) will be required to mention it in the relevant field of the CAT form.
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